Discussion. Cause-and-effect reasoning is a valid form of rational logic, but only if the causal relationship is established. It is very easy to find that two things vary together and assume cause-and-effect, but this only proves correlation. It may be, for example, that both are effects of a prior common cause. Causal arguments are often wishful thinking, where the speaker is seeking to prove their case, and hopes (as with other fallacies) that their causal assertion is not challenged.
Offence and offense are both nouns, and they have a few different meanings: 1  The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront. 2  A violation or infraction of a moral or social code. 3  A transgression of law; a crime.  The means or tactics used in attempting to score (sports).
Examples of offense in a sentence. 1  He was found guilty and fined $250 for each offense. 2  Penalties for a first offense range from fines to jail time. 3  Our team has the best offense in the league.  The quarterback directs the 1  offense. The team needs some work on its offense.  The team plays good offense.